Opening dates revealed for new Aldi, Costa and KFC in Waterlooville
Development is nearing completion with opening dates confirmed
The finishing touches are being put on the construction of a new Aldi, Costa and KFC in Waterlooville.
Work has been ongoing since January with developers Hargreaves now fast approaching the opening of Waterloo Park site. While tree planting and landscaping will continue over the coming months, the three new businesses are currently fitting out their new premises with two of them set to open to customers as early as this month.
Costa Coffee has confirmed it will be opening its drive-thru store on Thursday, October 22.
A spokesperson said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our new Costa Coffee Drive Thru store in Waterloo Park, Waterlooville. The new store will create up to 16 employment opportunities, bringing a team of talented baristas to the area. We look forward to serving the local community their favourite Costa Coffee drinks once we open later this month.”
Costa will be the first of the three business to open at the site but will be closely followed by KFC. The popular American global fast food franchise will be opening on Monday, October 26.
K&Z Holdings (KFC Franchisee) said: “We’re really proud to be creating new jobs in Waterlooville and welcoming more brilliant team members to our business. There’s been a lot of hard work behind the scenes and we’re excited to be adding to the food and drink choices available to residents and giving people another reason to visit the area. We’re looking forward to becoming part of the community and welcoming our first customers.”
It is the first time that KFC and Hargreaves have worked together.
A KFC spokesperson said: “It’s been great working in partnership with Hargreaves to help bring this next phase of development in Waterlooville to life. Our partnership has been key to getting our brand-new restaurant on Elettra Avenue ready to open, and we’re really excited to be bringing more finger lickin’ good chicken to the area. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making it happen, and we can’t wait to open our restaurant doors.”
A month after KFC opens, Aldi will welcome its first customers to the store when it opens on Thursday, November 26.
Matthias Daly, Real Estate Director at Aldi, said: "We're pleased to confirm that our new Waterloo Park store is due to open on 26 November. The store will provide local shoppers with access to Aldi's award-winning quality products at our everyday low prices, while also creating new jobs and investment in the local community. We look forward to welcoming customers through our doors later this year."
Tim Wilmer, Investment Director at Hargreaves said: “We are delighted to welcome KFC to our property portfolio and to continue our successful relationship with Costa Coffee and Aldi. The opening of Phase 2 will bring a range of national operators to the site, delivering investment, employment opportunities and providing additional convenience and food-and-drink options for residents. As attention turns to the remaining development opportunities at Waterloo Park, we look forward to sharing further exciting progress in due course.”